• Some morphological characteristics and phenological stages of crataegus Monogyna Jacq. Var. Monogyna according to the BBCH scale 

  Sarıkaya, Ayşe Gül; Guclu, Sultan Filiz (Parlar Scientific Publications, 2021)

  This study was performed to determine several morphological and phenological properties of the Crataegus monogyna Jacq. var. monogyna, which is naturally distributed in Atabey, a district rich in biodiversity. Morphological ...

• Poly(ε-caprolactone) grafting into Scots pine wood: improvement on the dimensional stability, weathering and decay resistance 

  Ermeydan, Mahmut Ali; Babacan, Mert; Tomak, Eylem Dizman (Springer Science and Business Media B.V., 2021)

  Wood modification treatments by substitution or blocking of wood hydroxyl groups with hydrophobic molecules are some of the novel approaches that may improve dimensional stability, weathering and decay resistance of wood. ...

• Noise complaints and transportation inequality assessment 

  Yıldırım, Yalçın; Arefi, Mahyar (Elsevier Ltd, 2021)

  As a self-reporting data source, the 311 non-emergency service reflects the residents’ concerns on various environmental complaints, including noise. This study explores the nexus between noise complaints extracted from ...

• Mapping noise and characteristics of transit-oriented developments (TODs): A Sunbelt region case studyz 

  Yıldırım, Yalçın (Elsevier Ltd, 2021)

  While scholars have copiously explored different aspects of Transit-Oriented Developments (TODs) over the last decades, the literature falls short on examining their noise implications. This study examines the planning, ...

• IDENTIFICATION OF CURVATURE RADIUS FOR CURVED SECTIONS ON FOREST ROADS IN THE PROCESS OF UTILISATION 

  RUDKO I.; BAKAY B.; Akay, Abdullah Emin; BARYLIAK V.; HORZOV S. (Transilvania University of Brasov 1, 2021)

  This article reviews the problem of measuring the actual radius of curvature for curved sections of existing forest roads, as forestry enterprises require reliable technical information about the current conditions of ...

• Maxent modeling for predicting the potential distribution of Arbutus andrachne L. belonging to climate change in Turkey 

  Sarıkaya, Ayşe Gül; Orucu, Omer K. (University of Kuwait, 2021)

  Arbutus andrachne L., the strawberry tree, is an evergreen shrub or small tree in the Turkish flora and has broad uses. The wood is used for decorative purposes, packaging, and manufacturing furniture. The fruits are edible ...

• Instant determination of the artemisinin from various Artemisia annua L. extracts by LC-ESI-MS/MS and their in-silico modelling and in vitro antiviral activity studies against SARS-CoV-2 

  Dogan, Kubra; Erol, Ebru; Didem Orhan, Muge; Degirmenci, Zehra; Yaşa, Belkıs (John Wiley and Sons Ltd, 2022)

  Introduction: Numerous efforts in natural product drug development are reported for the treatment of Coronavirus. Based on the literature, among these natural plants Artemisia annua L. shows some promise for the treatment ...

• Examining parameters of surface quality performance of paulownia wood materials modified by thermal compression technique 

  Candan Z.; Gönültaş, Oktay; Gorgun H.V.; Unsal O. (2021)

  The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of thermal compression process on some surface properties of paulownia solid wood materials. The widest surface of wood samples was mechanically compressed at high temperatures. ...

• Evaluating the effects of improving forest road standards on economic value of forest products 

  Akay, Abdullah Emin; Serin H.; Sessions J.; Bilici E.; Pak M. (University of Zagreb, Faculty of Political Sciences, 2021)

  Forest roads are the key infrastructures that provide access to forest areas for sustainable management, protection, and utilization of forest resources. In order to benefit from the important functions of forest roads, ...

• EFFECTS OF MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE ON SOME PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES OF CHITOSAN AEROGELS 

  Ozen E.; Yıldırım, Nadir (Universidad del Bio-Bio, 2021)

  The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of the microcrystalline cellulose reinforcement on some physical, mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties of the chitosan aerogels. The bio-based chitosan ...

• Determination of Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities and Chemical Components of Volatile Oils of Atropa belladonna L. Growing in Turkey 

  Öz M.; Fidan, Muhammed Said; Baltaci C.; Ücüncü O.; Karatas S.M. (Har Krishan Bhalla and Sons, 2021)

  In this study; the essential oils were obtained from the flowers and leaves of Atropa belladonna L. plants through the hydrodistillation method in a Clevenger type device. The chemical composition of volatile oils was ...

• Chemical performance analysis of nanocellulose/boron-compound-reinforced hybrid UF resin 

  Yildirim M.; Candan Z.; Gönültaş, Oktay (ICE Publishing, 2021)

  Urea-formaldehyde (UF) resin is the most important used adhesive in the production of wood-based composite panels, such as particleboard, medium-density fiberboard, oriented strand board and plywood. The aim of this work ...

• Characterization of weathered MCC / nutshell reinforced composites 

  Boran Torun S.; Dizman Tomak, Eylem; Donmez Cavdar A.; Mengeloglu F. (Elsevier Ltd, 2021)

  Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) and nutshell fiber reinforced high-density polyethylene (HDPE) composites were exposed to accelerated weathering for total of 672 h. The effects of weathering exposure on the mechanical, ...

• Can urban parks help with disaster risk reduction through educational awareness? A case study of Hurricane Harvey 

  Yıldırım, Yalçın; Keshavarzi G.; Aman A.R. (Elsevier Ltd, 2021)

  This study examines the relationship between educational awareness and natural disasters through the lens of flood mitigation and also attempts to understand the perceptional and socio-demographical impacts in flood-prone ...

• Analysis of a feller-buncher productivity: A case study of whole-tree harvesting from marmara region, Turkey 

  Gülci N.; Yüksel K.; Serin H.; Bilici E.; Akay, Abdullah Emin (Editura Silvica, 2021)

  In fully mechanized forest harvesting systems, tree felling activities are mostly performed by using harvesters or feller-bunchers. In some regions of Turkey, where terrain conditions and stand characteristics are suitable, ...

• A model for urban forest management planning: Istanbul case study 

  Köse, Murat; Kirca S.; Gürbey A.P.; Saglam S.; Cinar H.S. (Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, Romania, 2021)

  Urban forests have become important elements of cities' green fabric providing many ecosystem services including recreation. In this study, we proposed a model for urban forest management planning in the example of Istanbul, ...

• An assessment of conventional and drone-based measurements for tree attributes in timber volume estimation: A case study on stone pine plantation 

  Gülci S.; Akay, Abdullah Emin; Gülci N.; Taş, İnanç (Elsevier B.V., 2021)

  The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as a useful tool in forestry studies is increasing rapidly. The level of accuracy in UAV-supported measurement data has been increasing in the field of forestry. Recently, biophysical ...

• Fine-grain beta diversity of Palaearctic grassland vegetation 

  Uǧurlu, Emin; Dembicz I.; Dengler J.; Steinbauer M.J.; Matthews T.J. (John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2021)

  Questions: Which environmental factors influence fine-grain beta diversity of vegetation and do they vary among taxonomic groups?. Location: Palaearctic biogeographic realm. Methods: We extracted 4,654 nested-plot series ...

• Does scale matter? An overview of the “smart cities” literature 

  Keshavarzi G.; Yıldırım, Yalçın; Arefi M. (Elsevier Ltd, 2021)

  The idea of “smart cities” emerged from the contemporary technological advancements and with the aim of enhancing cities’ performance and improving the quality of life. As it turns out, the emerging theories and definitions ...

• The Impact of ORKÖY Activities on Sustainable Forest Management in İstanbul Province, Turkey 

  Daşdemir İ.; Köse, Murat (Springer Science and Business Media B.V., 2021)

  ORKÖY (Forest and Village Relations) activities are carried out by the General Directorate of Forestry in Turkey in order to develop forest villages, improve forest and village relations, and reduce the pressure on forests. ...

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